State Science Fair Results:
Division 1: High School
Top Small School
3rd Place, going to ISEF, and Top Senior Project.... Tanner Heaton
Blackfoot Communications Badge of Innovation Award ... Tony Tank
5 Gold; 2 Silvers; 0 Bronze
Division 2 (Middle School):
8th Grade Physical Science ... 2nd Place - Coco Bucklin; 1st Place - Lane Wood
7th Grade Physical Science ... 1st place - Levi Taylor
UM Chemistry Award ... Coco Bucklin
UM Computer Science Award ... Lane Wood
Environmental Sensing and Detecting Award ... Lane Wood
American Association of Laboratory Sciences Award ... Raya Sagnella
7 Gold; 2 Silver; 0 Bronze
State Science Fair Awards Ceremony this evening. You can watch live here!
https://www.facebook.com/MissoulaCommunityTelevision/
After reading Unbroken, the true story of Olympian Louis Zamperini’s experiences in World War II, English 11 students had the opportunity to deepen their learning through the Heritage Outreach Program, brought to our classroom by Sergeant Raegen Robertson and Sergeant Steve Weber of the Army National Guard. Their visit helped bring history to life in a powerful way, and we especially enjoyed learning about Montana’s own Devil’s Brigade.
High School just finished judging at State Science Fair in Missoula. They all did a GREAT job!
Our All-Star Honor Choir members traveled to Missoula this past weekend for an intensive and inspiring musical experience. Under the direction of Dr. Hirner, these talented students mastered five challenging new pieces—including one in a foreign language—and explored diverse musical styles from across the globe. The weekend concluded with a spectacular performance on Sunday, featuring a special collaboration with university members.
Easter Break
Sunburst Schools will not have school from April 2-7, 2026. We hope everyone has a relaxing and enjoyable Easter break. Students will return to school on Wednesday, April 8, 2026!
Sunburst Schools will not have school from April 2-7, 2026. We hope everyone has a relaxing and enjoyable Easter break. Students will return to school on Wednesday, April 8, 2026!
JH students are ready for State Science Fair!
Our Phones are Working
Our phone service has been restored and all incoming calls can now be answered (3-30-26 @ 9:45am). If you need to contact us, please call anytime! Thank you for your patience.
Our phone service has been restored and all incoming calls can now be answered (3-30-26 @ 9:45am). If you need to contact us, please call anytime! Thank you for your patience.
Phones Down
Incoming calls to Sunburst Schools are currently down this morning (3/30/26). Please email us if you have student absences. Thanks for your patience.
Incoming calls to Sunburst Schools are currently down this morning (3/30/26). Please email us if you have student absences. Thanks for your patience.
This week the Biology and AP Environmental Science classes traveled to Freezout Lake and Giant Springs to experience ecosystems changes ... and fish.
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for March 29-April 11, 2026
Sunday, March 29
JH & HS Science Fair @UM: departure 11:30am
Monday, March 30
JH Track practice First Day -@ Elementary
JH & HS Science Fair @UM
Tuesday, March 31
JH & HS Science Fair @UM – returning afternoon
FFA @ Great Falls – State (3/31-4/4): depart @12:45pm
HS Golf @ Shelby Triangular (9 holes) – MVGC 4:15pm: Depart @ 3pm
Wednesday, April 1
Preschool & K-3 Egg Hunt @ Elementary - 10:30am
FFA @ Great Falls – State (3/31-4/4)
Thursday, April 2
FFA @ Great Falls – State (3/31-4/4)
NO SCHOOL Spring Break April 2 – April 7
Friday, April 3
HS Track @ Cut Bank – 9am Field/10am Track: Departure @ 7am
Monday, April 6
NO SCHOOL Spring Break April 2 – April 7
Tuesday, April 7
NO SCHOOL Spring Break April 2 – April 7
Thursday, April 9
3rd-5th Field Trip to Helena
Friday, April 10
HS Golf @ Conrad: 10am: Depart TBD
Saturday. April 11
PROM – Grand March @ HS Auditorium - 7pm
Missoula Children's Theatre!
The matinee performance for "The Secret Garden" was a fantastic show. Please come and support our students for the final show this evening, March 27, at 6pm, at the NTC Auditorium.
The cost for admittance will be: $6 - Adults; $4 - students; FREE - Preschoolers and Seniors
The matinee performance for "The Secret Garden" was a fantastic show. Please come and support our students for the final show this evening, March 27, at 6pm, at the NTC Auditorium.
The cost for admittance will be: $6 - Adults; $4 - students; FREE - Preschoolers and Seniors
MCT presents "The Secret Garden"
The Missoula Children's Theatres' production of "The Secret Garden" will be performed today, Friday, March 27, 2026, at the NTCHS Auditorium with a matinee performance at 1pm and an evening performance at 6pm. Please come and support our Kindergarten-8th grade students as they have put in a tremendous amount of time and work to put on this excellent show for our community.
The cost for admittance will be: $6 - Adults; $4 - students; FREE - Preschoolers and Seniors
The Missoula Children's Theatres' production of "The Secret Garden" will be performed today, Friday, March 27, 2026, at the NTCHS Auditorium with a matinee performance at 1pm and an evening performance at 6pm. Please come and support our Kindergarten-8th grade students as they have put in a tremendous amount of time and work to put on this excellent show for our community.
The cost for admittance will be: $6 - Adults; $4 - students; FREE - Preschoolers and Seniors
Employment Opportunities
Sunburst Schools is seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our awesome team. We are looking to fill the following positions:
**Guidance Counselor
**School Cook
**High School Head and Assistant Volleyball Coaches
**Junior High Volleyball Coaches
If you are interested, please contact Superintendent Tyler Bucklin at 406-937-2811.
Sunburst Schools is seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our awesome team. We are looking to fill the following positions:
**Guidance Counselor
**School Cook
**High School Head and Assistant Volleyball Coaches
**Junior High Volleyball Coaches
If you are interested, please contact Superintendent Tyler Bucklin at 406-937-2811.
Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Sunburst Elementary Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, starting at 10:30am. Preschool students aged 0-5 are welcome to attend the egg hunt which will be located by the south elementary lawn area (by kindergarten door).
Elementary school students in Kindergarten-3rd grade will also have their easter egg hunt at that same time!
The annual Sunburst Elementary Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, starting at 10:30am. Preschool students aged 0-5 are welcome to attend the egg hunt which will be located by the south elementary lawn area (by kindergarten door).
Elementary school students in Kindergarten-3rd grade will also have their easter egg hunt at that same time!
Our 3rd-6th graders had a great time learning about mime techniques during their MCT Workshop yesterday!
MCT directors paid a visit to all K-2 students this week. Students had the opportunity to participate in a fun and engaging workshop.
Biology got crafty with their DNA studies. We made DNA keychains and DNA origami.
Sunburst Elementary Yearbooks
Yearbook information was sent home a few weeks ago! Please remember that you can still purchase a yearbook through Friday, April 10, 2026.
Yearbooks cost $15 and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please submit your payment via check to Sunburst Schools and your form to receive your yearbook.
Yearbook information was sent home a few weeks ago! Please remember that you can still purchase a yearbook through Friday, April 10, 2026.
Yearbooks cost $15 and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please submit your payment via check to Sunburst Schools and your form to receive your yearbook.
Student of the Month
The Sunburst Schools February 2026 Students of the Month were recognized at the March Sunburst School Board Meeting. The high school student of the month was Senior Tanner Heaton. The junior high student of the month was 8th grader Grayson Buckley. Mr. Dunk shared the staffs' reasoning for nominating these students and why the staff felt they were worthy candidates to be recognized. The board commended Tanner and Grayson for their great efforts. Both students were present and had their picture taken with the board. The students will receive a certificate for being named Student of the Month.
The Sunburst Schools February 2026 Students of the Month were recognized at the March Sunburst School Board Meeting. The high school student of the month was Senior Tanner Heaton. The junior high student of the month was 8th grader Grayson Buckley. Mr. Dunk shared the staffs' reasoning for nominating these students and why the staff felt they were worthy candidates to be recognized. The board commended Tanner and Grayson for their great efforts. Both students were present and had their picture taken with the board. The students will receive a certificate for being named Student of the Month.
